A Bethesda-based investor has found himself locked in a bitter standoff with none other than Kevin Spacey, who is refusing to vacate his $3.24 million Baltimore mansion after losing it at a foreclosure auction.
Investor Sam Asgari scored the luxury waterfront property, perched on a pier straddling the Patapsco River, at a bargain price during a foreclosure auction in Baltimore County Circuit Court. But what seemed like a smooth deal quickly turned into a headache as the embarrassed actor reportedly refused to leave.
“At the moment, he is refusing to leave,” Asgari told the Baltimore Banner. “He wants six months to leave the property without paying anything.”
Asgari added that Spacey’s refusal to leave has forced him into negotiations with the actor’s lawyers.
However, Edward U. Lee III, Spacey’s lawyer, has disputed these claims. “The accusation of Mr. Asgari is false,” Lee told the media briefly, declining to comment further.
The Post has reached out to Lee directly for comment.
The 9,000-square-foot property, once called “Baltimore’s most extraordinary home,” was Spacey’s primary residence during his tumultuous time after he was fired from the Netflix hit House of Cards following multiple sexual assault allegations.
He originally bought the home for $5.65 million in 2017, making Asgar’s purchase a steal — until complications began.
Asgari, who made headlines earlier this year for buying Johns Hopkins’ childhood home, has been trying to acquire the property for nearly three weeks, only to find himself embroiled in legal wrangling with Spacey’s team.
Despite Spacey’s resistance, the wheels of justice may soon overtake the two-time Oscar winner.
Asgar’s purchase was sealed with a $100,000 deposit, and once the sale is ratified by the courts, he can begin eviction proceedings, possibly with the help of sheriff’s deputies.
“The sale of Mr. The Spacey home marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for this iconic home,” said Sam Sheibani of Compass, who previously listed the home for The Post.
“This transaction is not only a real estate milestone, but also a reflection of Baltimore’s deep history and unique architecture,” said Sheibani. “We are very excited to see how the potential new owners will make their mark on this unique piece of Baltimore history.”
Spacey’s refusal to leave is just the latest chapter in a string of financial struggles for the fallen star.
During a tearful recent interview with Piers Morgan, Spacey confessed, “I’m not quite sure where I’m going to live now,” admitting he’s drowning in debt, unable to pay legal fees and forced to move. his. in storage.
The mansion was foreclosed on after Spacey defaulted on his $20,230 monthly mortgage payments — an amount he struggled to maintain after being fired from “House of Cards” and subsequent legal battles.
Although jurors sided with Spacey in a high-profile case in Manhattan, his legal troubles are far from over, with a London jury acquitting him of sexual assault charges just nine months ago.
As Spacey’s battle to keep his house continues, a two-episode documentary titled “Spacey Unmasked,” now airing on Max, delves into his controversial past, a move Spacey publicly condemned for lack of justice.
As the actor’s defenders, including Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson, rally to his side, Spacey’s future — and his residency — remain in limbo.
In Baltimore, where Spacey has kept a low profile, locals have occasionally spotted the star walking his dog or enjoying a meal at the posh Sagamore Pendry Hotel.
But with eviction looming, Spacey may soon be singing the blues—perhaps back on stage at Baltimore’s Keystone Korner jazz club, where he once performed unannounced.
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